Entrepreneurs know the impact haters can have on their success, and more importantly, look for them as an indicator that they're on the right track. As an owner of several ventures, I'm always on the lookout for detractors and naysayers because they provide me with motivation that I can't get from my best cheerleaders. Strange as it may sound, someone looking at your ideas and telling you they're not possible or impractical or stupid or ridiculous or (fill in the blank) will often light a fire inside you to prove them wrong.
Rather than talk about what you need to do to make your haters happy, let's instead explore 7 ways your haters are important for your success. Take a listen: